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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 292.94, 404.27 and 176.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 292.94, 404.27 and 176.50 is: 243.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    292.94 : 404.27 = 176.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    292.94/404.27 = 176.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    292.94x = 404.27 × 176.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    292.94x = 71,353.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,353.66/292.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.58

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